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== Early life ==
== Early life ==
From 1977 to 1979 he went to the [[University of South Dakota]]. He then went to the [[University of Texas at Austin]] for a year majoring in Voice and Opera. From 1980 to 1984 he went to the [[University of Cincinnati]] with a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] in Musical Theater.<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mahowald-130b7916 Linkedin]</ref>
From 1977 to 1979 he went to the [[University of South Dakota]]. He then went to the [[University of Texas at Austin]] for a year majoring in Voice and Opera. From 1980 to 1984 he went to the [[University of Cincinnati]] with a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] in Musical Theater.<ref name=Linkedin>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mahowald-130b7916 Linkedin]</ref>

== Career ==
He made his Broadway debut in 1992 as [[Enjolras]] in ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]'' at the [[Imperial Theatre]].<ref name=AboutTheArtists/><ref name=Playbill/><ref name=BwayWorld/>

On 6 January 1999, he would join the Broadway cast of ''[[Jekyll & Hyde (musical)|Jekyll & Hyde]]'' at the [[Plymouth Theatre]] as the alternate performer of [[Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (character)|the title roles]]. He would stay with the production until his final performance on 30 September 2000. Over that span of 21 months he would serve as the alternate for [[Rob Evan]], [[Jack Wagner (actor)|Jack Wagner]], and [[Sebastian Bach]].<ref>[https://www.abouttheartists.com/productions/29718-jekyll-and-hyde-at-plymouth-theatre-1997-2001 Jekyll & Hyde Casting History]</ref><ref>[https://playbill.com/article/rob-evan-to-end-transformations-in-jekyll-hyde-jan-23-2000-com-85751 Rob Evan to End Transformations In Jekyll & Hyde]</ref>

In July 2001, he would join the cast of the 3rd US Tour of ''[[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]]'' this time playing [[Inspector Javert]].<ref name=BwayWorld/> He was then asked to fill in for the same role in the Broadway production for 7 weeks in 2002 which he did.<ref name=Linkedin/><ref>[http://www.broadwaylesmis.com/actors.asp?id=322 Les Mis Database]</ref> He then returned to the tour and gave his final bow as Javert in July 2003.<ref name=AboutTheArtists/>

In 2007, he returned to Broadway in ''[[The Pirate Queen]]'' as Chieftain O'Flaherty and an ensemble member and understudy.<ref name=Playbill/><ref name=BwayWorld/><ref name=AboutTheArtists/>

In 2011, he toured the United States in ''[[9 to 5 (musical)|9 to 5]]'' as Franklin Hart, Jr.<ref name=BwayWorld/><ref name=AboutTheArtists/><ref>[https://www.studlife.com/cadenza/theater-cadenza-2/2011/02/11/theater-review-9-to-5 Review 9 to 5]</ref>


== Notable theatre roles ==
== Notable theatre roles ==

Revision as of 06:50, 8 June 2023

Joseph Mahowald
Born
Huron, South Dakota, USA
Other namesJoe Mahowald
EducationUniversity of South Dakota
University of Texas at Austin
University of Cincinnati
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1987–2016
Known forJekyll & Hyde, Les Misérables, 9 to 5

Joseph "Joe" Mahowald is an American actor and singer who is known for his Broadway roles. He made his Broadway debut as Enjolras in Les Misérables before going on to be the alternate for the title roles in Jekyll & Hyde on Broadway for almost two years. He would then return to Les Mis as Inspector Javert.[1]

Early life

From 1977 to 1979 he went to the University of South Dakota. He then went to the University of Texas at Austin for a year majoring in Voice and Opera. From 1980 to 1984 he went to the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater.[2]

Career

He made his Broadway debut in 1992 as Enjolras in Les Misérables at the Imperial Theatre.[3][1][4]

On 6 January 1999, he would join the Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the Plymouth Theatre as the alternate performer of the title roles. He would stay with the production until his final performance on 30 September 2000. Over that span of 21 months he would serve as the alternate for Rob Evan, Jack Wagner, and Sebastian Bach.[5][6]

In July 2001, he would join the cast of the 3rd US Tour of Les Misérables this time playing Inspector Javert.[4] He was then asked to fill in for the same role in the Broadway production for 7 weeks in 2002 which he did.[2][7] He then returned to the tour and gave his final bow as Javert in July 2003.[3]

In 2007, he returned to Broadway in The Pirate Queen as Chieftain O'Flaherty and an ensemble member and understudy.[1][4][3]

In 2011, he toured the United States in 9 to 5 as Franklin Hart, Jr.[4][3][8]

Notable theatre roles

Source:[1][4][3]

Year(s) Production Role Location Notes
1987 Camelot Lancelot du Lac Tennessee Repertory Theatre Regional
1990 Into the Woods The Wolf North Shore Music Theatre
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Anthony Hope Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
1991 Camelot Lancelot du Lac
The Merry Widow Vicomte Cascada Paper Mill Playhouse
Camelot Lancelot du Lac
1992 Les Misérables Enjolras Imperial Theatre Broadway
1995 Gigi Gaston Lachailles Westchester Broadway Theatre Regional
1996 1776 Thomas Jefferson Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
1997 Chess Anatoly Sergievsky
Carousel Billy Bigelow Westchester Broadway Theatre
1998 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Adam Pontipee Sacramento Music Circus
1999-2000 Jekyll & Hyde Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde (Alternate) Plymouth Theatre Broadway
2001-02 Les Misérables Inspector Javert 3rd US National Tour Marius Company
2002 Imperial Theatre Broadway
2002-03 3rd US National Tour Marius Company
2003-04 Lone Star Love Frank Ford John Houseman Theatre Off-Broadway
2004 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd Centerstage Head Theater Regional
2006 Beauty and the Beast The Beast Sarofim Hall Theatre Under the Stars
The Pirate Queen Chieftain O'Flaherty / Ensemble

u/s Dubhdara
u/s Sir Richard Bingham

Cadillac Palace Theatre Pre-Broadway
2007 Hilton Theater Broadway
2008 Beauty and the Beast The Beast Westchester Broadway Theatre Regional
2009 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Adam Pontipee Wells Fargo Pavilion
2011 9 to 5 Franklin Hart, Jr. Various Venues US National Tour
Guys and Dolls Sky Masterson Sarofim Hall Theatre Under the Stars
2016 I Spy a Spy Cold Borscht The Playroom Theater Workshop

References